Nevco MPCX Operator Instructions Manual

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LED models: 9550 Incandescent models: Thank You Thank You for choosing NEVCO. We appreciate your business. The following instructions will help you become familiar with the operation and features of the scoreboard system. Please take a few minutes to study this manual, and to practice with the control. If you ever have any questions or comments, please call or email us. NEVCO GUARANTEE To view or receive the most recent copy of the Guarantee, please visit our website, www.nevco.com or call 1-618-664-0360 NEVCO, Inc. 301 East Harris Avenue Greenville, IL 62246-2151 USA USA TOLL-FREE 800-851-4040 CANADA TOLL-FREE 800-461-8550 International Telephone: +1-618-664-0360 Website: www.nevco.com Email: [email protected]

LCD Display (16 characters x 2 lines) Power ON / OFF Switch Selects the SET number and Puts the control into scoring mode OPTIONS key Allows you to: Clear Data for active court Clear Data for ALL Courts Set Brightness of Scoreboard Check Battery Level Check Signal Strength Re-link Control Change the Active Court Selects the HOME or GUESTS (for scoring) Unused Keys Add to or Subtract from selected feature Selects the TOTAL scores on scoreboard MPCX Six Court TENNIS Control System One MPCX TENNIS Receiver Six MPCX TENNIS Controls BNC Connector (Signal out to scoreboard) LED Status Indicator (On steady = Power) (Blinking – Signal I/O) Power Input (9 V DC) Not Used The NEVCO six court Tennis control system consists of one receiver and six hand-held controls. Each control can post information on the scoreboard for the court it has been assigned to. MPCX TENNIS CONTROL (rear view) Belt Clip Battery Compartment Cover (2 x AA)

QUICK START GUIDE................................................................................................................ 1 KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 3 GREETING SCREEN.................................................................................................................. 3 MAIN SCREEN ............................................................................................................................ 4 TOTAL SCREEN ......................................................................................................................... 5 OPTIONS MENU........................................................................................................................... 6 SCOREBOARD WITH INNING BY INNING SCORING ...................................................... 8 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .............................................................................................. 10

The NEVCO six court Tennis Scoreboard system consists of six wireless hand held controls (one for each court) and one scoreboard that displays the scores for all six courts, plus the Total Score. Each control can send information to the scoreboard for its court including the points for both teams for 3 sets of play. One of the controls (designated as court 1 control) also controls the scoreboard features; Power ON / OFF, clearing the data for all courts, the Brightness Level of the scoreboard, and Total Scores. Any of the controls can be programmed to control any of the six courts, including court 1. Only the court 1 control can turn the complete scoreboard ON or OFF. When the court 1 control is turned ON the scoreboard turns ON. When the court 1 control is turned OFF the scoreboard is blanked. Note: It is assumed here that each control has been configured for a court and that the court 1 control has been linked to the desired receiver(s). Both functions are explained in the setup guide that comes with a new control. The control is set to “court 1” by default at the factory; however it can be done in the field from the OPTION menu if needed. (See pages 8 and 9 for detailed instructions). It is assumed that the receiver is powered ON. Turn the ScoreboardPower ON First Turn all Controls on and Verify the Court each Control is Programmed to Operate Press The control will display the greeting for a moment. Next the display will change to show: o The Court number the control is programmed to operate o The Set number o The Home score o The Guest score Note: When the court 1 control is powered ON, the scoreboard will turn ON. To clear the scores From the Options Menu; select Then press This will clear the scores for this court and initialize the Set1 scores to zero. Note: Please repeat this on all six controls (courts). Court:1 Set:1 Home:0 Guests:0 ON/OFF OPTIONS Clear This Court Press (+) + MPCX Tennis >>>>>

Press The control will show or Use the keys to select the team. Note: The cursor indicates the selected team. or Use the keys to enter the points. You are now ready for the game to begin. Please consult the following sections of this manual for more details, functions, and features SET 1 Court:1 Set:1 Home:0 Guests:0 GUESTS HOME + - Court:1 Set:1 Home:0 Guests:0 Court:1 Set:1 Home:1 Guests:0

conserve batteries. Note: Powering the court 1 control OFF also blanks the scoreboard. Note: The scoreboard data is retained until the scoreboard power is turned off. Note: Always power ON the receiver (scoreboard) first, and wait a few seconds for the receiver to initialize (red LED illuminates) before powering ON the controls. If any control is already ON, turn it OFF, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back ON. Note: If the scoreboard fails to respond to a control, power the control OFF, wait a few seconds, then try again. ON/OFF ON/OFF GREETING When the control is Powered ON, the greeting is displayed, showing the type of control and the sport. This greeting continues to be displayed while the control establishes communications with its receiver. Note: Powering the court 1 control ON also turns the scoreboard ON. Always power the court 1 control ON first. Accessed by pressing MPCX Tennis >>>>>

Select Set 2. Select Set 3. Use the “Home” or “Guests” keys to select the team whose score you want to change. Use the “+” or “-“ keys to change the selected teams score and send it to the scoreboard. Court:1 Set:1 Home:1 Guests:0 Court:1 Set:1 Home:1 Guests:0 HOME GUESTS + - Court:1 Set:1 Home:1 Guests:1 Accessed by pressing MAIN The main screen shows the Court Number, the Set Number, and the Scores. You must use this screen if you want to change the Scores. Press SET 1, SET 2, or SET 3 any time to return to its screen. The cursor indicates the currently selected team. Use the HOME, GUESTS, keys to select the team, then, use the “+” or “-” keys to change its value and send it to the scoreboard. You should keep one of these three screens displayed during the game. Court:1 Set:1 Home:1 Guests:1 Court:1 Set:2 Home:1 Guests:1 Court:1 Set:3 Home:1 Guests:1 SET 1 SET 3 SET 2 SET 1 SET 2 SET 3 Court:1 Set:1 Home:1 Guests:1 Court:1 Set:2 Home:1 Guests:1 Court:1 Set:3 Home:1 Guests:1

Score. Select Home or Guests, then, use the “+” or “-” keys to change the Total Score and send it to the scoreboard. Note: The Total Score can only be changed by the Court 1 Control Total Score Home:2 Guests:1 TOTAL Accessed by pressing TOTAL This screen shows the Total Score. You must use this screen if you want to change the Total Score. The cursor indicates the currently selected team. Use the HOME or GUESTS keys to select the team, then, use the “+” or “-” keys to change its value and send it to the scoreboard. Note: The Total Score can only be changed by the Court 1 Control. TOTAL Total Score Home:2 Guests:1

key moves you to the next option. Note: You can return to scoring mode at any time by pressing Set 1, Set 2, or Set 3. Allows you to clear the data for the court this control is operating. Both Home and Guests of Set 1 are set to zero and Sets 2 and 3 are set to blank. Court 1 control only Allows you to clear the data for All courts. Note: Court 1, both Home and Guests of Set 1 are set to zero and Sets 2 and 3 are set to blank. Court 1 control only Allows you to set the Brightness Level of the scoreboard (All six courts). Reports the Battery condition level of the control. Allows you to check signal strength when connected to the receiver. Used as an Indication of reliability of communications. Affected by distance, battery condition, obstructions and other factors. OPTIONS Clear This Court Press (+) Battery Level L >>>>>> H Signal Strength Press (+) Clear All Courts Press (+) Set Brightness + Bright - Dim Signal Strength Signal Strength L >>>>>>>>> H

affect how the control operates. Generally, these settings need not be changed and should only be changed by an experienced operator or under direction from the Nevco Service Department. Press the following key sequence: to gain access to the following additional menu items. Enter Code to Change Settings HOME GUESTS + - Or Press the Options key to return to the main screen.

currently linked to (0/0), and the number of receivers on its “Link To” list (0/0). The option also allows you to link a control to a scoreboard (receiver) or group of scoreboards (receivers). This link procedure is required only at the time of installation, when additional controls are added to an existing system, a change to the system configuration is needed, or a control or receiver has been repaired or replaced. An MPCX control can operate up to eight scoreboards (receivers) in a dual type configuration. (All scoreboards must be in the same model series). Procedure to mate a control and receiver(s) Step 1. Insert the batteries included with the court 1 MPCX control or turn the control ON by pressing Step 2. Power up one to eight receivers using the 9V wall plug-in power supply provided with the receiver. Because all receivers powered up and within range of this control will be linked to this control with this procedure, power down all receivers not to be mated with new control. Step 3. Press the button until the display reads Step 4. Enter the “Code” with the buttons in the sequence Step 5. Continue pressing the button until the display reads Step 6. Press the button. The control will link to all receivers in range. Step 7. This process could take as long as 3 minutes. The control will automatically reset when linking is complete and each scoreboard connected to a “linked” receiver will light. Repeat steps 3 – 5 in the “Re-Mating” procedure below to ensure the correct number of receivers are linked indicated by 0/0 on the “Link Control screen”. The 0/0 on this screen indicates how many receivers are found / how many receivers are linked. If more receivers than intended are linked to the control, then power down any MPCX receivers in the area that are within 2000’ and repeat the process. If you cannot find these receivers, or they are located on an adjacent property, you may have to perform this process in another location. This process creates a list of receivers in the control. The control can only communicate with receivers on this list. The list remains intact even if the batteries are removed from the control. During normal operation (with any or all receivers ON), when you turn the control on, it searches for receivers on its list and the scoreboard(s) will light. Note: During normal operation, the receiver should always be powered ON before the control. In a multi-control system, the controls must be powered ON and allowed to find the receiver one at a time. Wait about 30 seconds between powering-up controls. Link Control 0/0 Press (+) Enter Code to Change Settings Link Control 0/0 Press (+) Options HOME Guests + - Options +

assigned to. Use the “+” or “-” keys to assign the control to a different court. Note: Any of the six controls can be assigned to any court. Note: Only court 1 can turn the scoreboard ON or OFF, clear the entire scoreboard, and set the Brightness Level. Current Court: 3 New Court: 3

Court 1 Control is not ON Always turn Court 1 Control ON first. No power to scoreboard No power to receiver Check all fuses, breakers, switches, and power connections. Bad Coax cable Check all cables and connections No signal to scoreboard No signal from control See problem “Control will not change court information on scoreboard” No part of scoreboard will turn on Scoreboard data is blank Scoreboard has just been powered ON Try clearing the court (initializes Set1 to zeros) or try changing data Low battery level Replace batteries Control will not change court information on scoreboard Low signal strength Control in poor location Move control closer to scoreboard Control continues to search after an unusually long time Control is linked to extra unwanted receivers or wanted receivers are not powered ON. Use the Options Menu to check the number of receivers the control is linked to and the number of receivers on its list. Locate and use the control that is set to be used for the desired court When I change a score, the wrong court changes on the scoreboard Control is set to a different court Use the OPTIONS button to access the function to set the control to the desired court I cannot change the Total Score on the scoreboard Only court 1 control can change the Total Score On court 1 control; Press TOTAL, HOME or GUESTS, then “+” or “-” I cannot blank my court Individual courts can only be set to zeros – not blank Only court 1 control can blank the scoreboard If the problem persists please contact the Nevco Service Department. 800-851-4040

more should be maintained between the antenna of this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance, operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. The antenna used for this transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Features Specifications MPCX Control: Size: o Small and light weight (fits in or clips to pocket) Approximately 3¼” x 5½” x 7/8” o Tactile confirmation of key pressed Weight: o High visibility transflective display 5½ oz. (including batteries) o Convenient wireless operation Keypad: o Built in wireless signal strength meter 12 keys o Power conservation circuitry Display: o Built in battery meter 32 character LCD o Long battery life Power requirements: o Uses inexpensive, readily available AA batteries Two AA cells (included) o Sealed keyboard Operating distance: o No slip grip 1000 feet (Clear line of sight) o Ergonomic single hand operation Receiver Output: o Internal antenna One BNC connector (2 loads with up to 1000 ft. coax each) o Mate multiple controls to same scoreboard Operating temperature: o Operate dual scoreboards 0°F to 150°F o Retrofits to existing wired installations Certifications: FCC part 15 Class B CE RoHS NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: —Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. —Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. —Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of Nevco could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. This class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference- Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe B repecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sure le materiel brouller du Canada.